Shop Real Time Istanbul

Kay McGowan is on a shopping adventure and has discovered a way for you to come along!

SHOP REAL TIME ISTANBUL STARTS OCTOBER 9th –

I’ve been visiting Istanbul, Turkey for the past few weeks, doing what I love most: exploring the markets and bazaars, and meeting with respected artisans and dealers to discover the most authentic and high quality goods that Istanbul has to offer. Join me by following A Curated World’s Pinterest board: SHOP ISTANBUL.

Shop Real Time is almost like shopping with me – a simple way to explore and shop a city’s artisan studios, antique stores, and flea markets, in real time with me leading the way.

On October 9-14 you’ll be able to shop my favorite home and lifestyle finds directly from our Pinterest board: SHOP ISTANBUL.

Then remember to pay your invoice via PayPal on *October by 12:00pm, noon ET. *Extended – end date TBD, likely by October ~17th.

*Join our MAILING LIST to receive daily updates, including special offers! Complete details can be found HERE

A Curated World has come here to discover the luxury craft that has risen out of this city’s enriching artistry and techniques that have been used since the Ottoman Empire. Does any city better represent the melding of cultural influences, traditional craft and modern design than Istanbul? During this shopping experience, we hope you’ll all be transported to the bustling Grand Bazaar as our nightly e-mails describe every detail of each product and share our journey.

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Letter From Kay

I love “stuff.” Not just any stuff, but objects with history, character, the right color; objects with the proper proportions or improper personality. Objects with depth.
I search for items that speak to me. From this, a collection is born...

I am a buyer. I have an eye.
I travel the globe, shop markets in historic cities and meet talented artists and dynamic people along the way.
The question became “How can I take everyone with me?” ...(read more)

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